Technology Changes Democracy

For about 25 hours, Democrats from the US House of Representatives staged a sit-in. The reason for their sit-in is Continue reading →

Brexit Quebexit Texit Cascadiexit WhatsNextit

Originally posted on Trimbathcreative's Blog (Tom Trimbath):
I raise a gin and tonic to the Brexit. I raise it because the Brexit was…

US Healthcare Costs Improve

US healthcare is expensive, and 1 in 6 Americans can’t afford to use it; but that proportion is down significantly Continue reading →

US Bonds Hit New Low

While other countries are experiencing negative interest rates, the US bonds remain positive; but, only relatively. Global bond yields are at Continue reading →

Small Companies Create Jobs

Small companies have been known for creating jobs, but some recent data highlights their power plus the effect of contract Continue reading →

US Gun Death Data

Add up all the American deaths due to wars between 1775 and 2015 and get to a sum of almost Continue reading →

Cheaper Indoor Farming

It is now cheaper to grow plants indoors than outdoors, at least for some situations. Conventional farming is resource intensive, Continue reading →

Antarctica Hits 400 PPM

Even Antarctica has hit 400 ppm of carbon dioxide. The 400 ppm threshold is symbolic, but important. Despite our studies Continue reading →